A way of thinking that sees sex and sexuality as a natural and healthy part of life. Sex positivity includes openness and wanting to understand the bodies, feelings and sexualities of both you and your partner. For a sex positive person, diversity and differences are not something that is shameful or needs to be judged.

The expression ”forced sterilisation” is referring to the Finnish* law that requires a transgender person to be over 18, unmarried and have proof of being sterile in order to change their official gender marker.

Your body image develops in early childhood. It’s affected both by your family and the surrounding culture. The media plays a central role, too. According to researchers it’s actually the biggest risk factor for developing dissatisfaction with your body.